Dania Munoz

Dania Munoz, a registered nurse at Mount Sinai Hospital and a union representative, sheds light on the ongoing NYC nurses' strike. She discusses critical contract demands, emphasizing safety and staffing issues impacting patient care. Munoz explains the alarming rise in workplace violence against nurses and the urgent need for better de-escalation strategies. She also critiques hospitals’ reliance on travel nurses over permanent staff, calling for accountability and support from local leaders to prioritize healthcare workers' needs.